System and method for purging fuel vapors using exhaust gas
US7331334B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M26/46
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for a vehicle, comprising of an engine, and a fuel vapor storage system coupled to the engine configured to store and release fuel vapors, the system further configured to route exhaust gas from the engine to the vapor storage system and where adsorbed vapors are released into the exhaust gas before the exhaust gas is re-inducted into the engine to be burned.
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